Table 2.
Univariate Analysis of Determinants of Early Breastfeeding Cessation in Combined Marginalized and Privileged Populations (n=451)
| Variable | Odds ratio | p |
|---|---|---|
| Prenatal | ||
| SEM population | 4.43 | <0.0001 |
| SEP population | Reference | |
| Age of mother/birthing parent | ||
| 18–25 years | 2.16 | 0.07 |
| >25 years | Reference | |
| Marital status | ||
| Unpartnered | 6.36 | <0.0001 |
| Partnered | Reference | |
| Low prenatal IIFAS score (≤68.1) | 3.52 | <0.0001 |
| High prenatal IIFAS score (>68.1) | Reference | |
| Previous breastfeeding experience | ||
| Yes | Reference | 0.64 |
| No | 1.17 | |
| Was breastfed as an infant | ||
| Yes | Reference | 0.05 |
| No | 1.99 | |
| Rural-small town | 1.11 | 0.74 |
| Urban | Reference | |
| Currently smoking | ||
| Yes | 6.39 | 0.002 |
| No | Reference | |
| Peri-natal | ||
| Cesarean delivery | 1.58 | 0.17 |
| Vaginal delivery | Reference | |
| ≥1 h skin-to-skin contact after birth | Reference | 0.07 |
| <1 h skin-to-skin contact after birth | 1.96 | |
| Negative first impression of breastfeeding | 4.31 | <0.0001 |
| Neutral/positive first impression of breastfeeding | Reference | |
| Inhospital supplementation | ||
| Yes | 2.77 | 0.002 |
| No | Reference | |